About Us
Welcome to our Clinic
Elixir Acupuncture & Herbal Medice Center
At Elixir Acupuncture we provide, Pain Relief, Ease Tension, Reduce Stress, and Improve Circulation by Using Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
About Us
Dr. Parastoo Taghinia
DAOM, L.Ac., MSc., BSc.
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Parastoo Taghinia, DAOM, L.Ac., MSc., BSc. earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), graduating with Academic Dean’s Honors. She then completed her Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at South Baylo University, where she received the Academic Dean’s Award. Dr. Taghinia later earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) with a concentration in Healthy Aging and Internal Medicine from Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where her capstone research has been published. In addition, she holds a second Doctorate in Women’s Health and Reproductive Medicine, expanding her expertise in integrative and holistic care.
Throughout her career, Dr. Taghinia has received numerous honors and awards. She contributed to cancer research at the Center for Cancer and Developmental Biology at CSUN, where she was recognized for her precise and meticulous work in the research lab. Her clinical experience includes working in multiple physical therapy clinics with outpatients and at Northridge Hospital Medical Center with inpatients, focusing on patient rehabilitation, sub-acute rehab, neurology, and geriatrics.
Drawing on her strong academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience, Dr. Taghinia offers exceptional patient care that integrates acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine to promote overall health and well-being. Her clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of pain disorders—ranging from simple to complex—as well as specialized care for patients with Bell’s Palsy and stroke recovery needs.
Dr. Taghinia is bilingual in English and Farsi, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient population.
FAQ's
We’ve tried to answer most of the commonly asked questions here.
yes. The FDA mandates that only sterile, non-toxic needles that are designated for single use by licensed Practitioners may be used. Only single-use, disposable needles have ever been used and will ever be used at Elixir Acupouncture.
Reusing needles is unethical, and our workplace has extremely severe policies about needles. Additionally, all acupuncture needles are routinely disposed of in biohazards waste receptacles as required by law.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Don’t eat a large meal just before or after your visit, but make sure you have some food in your stomach prior to your treatment (don’t skip breakfast, for example).
- Refrain from overexertion and strenuous exercise in the hours after your treatment.
- Avoid stressful situations after the treatment. Make time to relax, and be sure to drink plenty of fluids and rest.
- Between visits, take notes of any changes that may have occurred, such as the alleviation of pain or changes in the frequency and type of problems you’re experiencing.
- Come with any questions you have—we’re here to help you.
No. You should keep adhering to the advice of your present doctor. However, do let us know what drugs and dietary supplements you’re taking so we can rule out any potential drug-herb interactions. Some plants can even support conventional medical treatments. The body’s requirement for western medications may ultimately decline with frequent herb use.
The adverse effects of acupuncture and herbal treatment are quite rare. After receiving acupuncture or cupping, dehydration might leave you feeling lethargic and sore the next day. After receiving acupuncture, patients frequently report feeling both energetic and calm.
Sometimes the first symptoms get worse for a few days, which is frequently a sign that something is mending. Additionally, patients may experience improvements in their digestion, energy, sleep, or emotions. These are signs that the body is readjusting, or rebalancing.
It does, indeed! A growing number of Western medical professionals and researchers concur that acupuncture is an acceptable and safe treatment option for a variety of clinical ailments. Acupuncture has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization as a successful medical procedure. “There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s effectiveness to expand its usage into conventional medicine and to stimulate additional investigations of its physiology and therapeutic efficacy,” the National Institutes of Health (NIH) said in support of it in 1997.
